Sustainable Ideas...

Here's a nice little round-up of some of what I've been reading this week. There's plenty going on, and hopefully, you'll find something to enjoy.

Get Solar Makes Finding a Solar Contractor Easier: Ah, how to find a good solar contractor in your area plus the link offers plenty of great solar info - from the basic to advanced.

The 2008 HGTV Green Home Sweepstakes is over, but that doesn't mean you can't still win a little something. Or should I say, a lot of little somethings. Enter the new Get More Green Giveaway at HGTV - you could win a $15,000 shopping spree from Sears or a $10,000 gift card from Kohler. Enough to buy some cool green goods.

Charity homes are getting greener - learn how charity homes, such as the likes built by Habitat for Humanity are working on their green efforts.

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is planning its first-ever national summit this summer. On the agenda - cutting building-source emissions of green house gases! Yahoo Canada. Learn more.

Learn how taking a few minutes to do a DIY thermostat checkup can save you some green - in more ways than one.

An awesome post with tips about how to green your move - perfect for when you're moving into your next green home.

Eco Friendly Flooring Doesn’t Have to be Drab - nope it does not and this post will show you where to look for some great looking floors.

And last, but not least Treehugger has the 411 on REI in REI To Retrofit Eleven Stores with Solar Power - just one more reason to be a consumer at REI, the continually getting greener as I type company. Go them.

Now, what have you been reading this week?